nonprofits
Religious donors keep giving to houses of worship and beyond amid inflation
In dark times, our institutions can offer hope, help us flourish
Study: Religious attendance flatlining, but giving remains strong
‘Destroy’ the Johnson Amendment? Trump’s rhetoric meets reality (ANALYSIS)
White male leadership persists at evangelical ministries
Why the Supreme Court’s solution was an offer nonprofits couldn’t refuse (COMMENTARY)
Be wary of (loan) sharks in sheep’s clothing (COMMENTARY)
Sexy swingers club or ‘church’: Who gets to decide?
Atheist group faces questions over how donations were raised — and spent
Faith-based aid groups face a hurdle: the faith that drives them
Commission suggests ways to keep closer eye on lavish ministries
(RNS) A special commission created by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability has called for clearer IRS guidance and greater involvement among donors to address “outliers” among congregations and other nonprofits that are not being financially accountable. By Adelle M. Banks.
Watchdog group accuses Catholic bishops of campaigning for Romney, asks IRS to investigate
(RNS) A public watchdog group is charging the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops with openly politicking on behalf of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and wants the Internal Revenue Service to explore revoking the hierarchy’s tax-exempt status. By David Gibson.
Nonprofit groups oppose Obama’s change in charitable deductions
WASHINGTON (RNS) For the fourth year in a row, President Obama is proposing lower tax deductions for the wealthy on donations to churches and other nonprofit organizations. And for the fourth year in a row, nonprofit groups say the change would lead to a dramatic drop in charitable giving. By Annalisa Musarra.
Workers at religious institutions fear future of pensions
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (RNS) Tens of thousands of current and former employees at scores of religiously affiliated institutions across the country are worried as nonprofits increasingly seek refuge in "church" pension plans to escape onerous financial obligations. By Tom Haydon. 800. With photo.